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Update - Cost of shipping - Cape town to Tilbury (UK)
Hello all
For those interested - here are details of my first quote for shipping from Cape Town to Tilbury in the UK. Exchange rates used on 28/09/2010
The qoute is for a DL650 V-Strom
Estimate weight: 260kg
Estimate cubic meter: 3.7
Breakdown as follows-
Oceanfreight: US$ 222.00 (R1634.34)
BAF: US70.30 (R517.54)
Cargo Dues: R240.50
Transport to Depot: R666 (this is optional - you can transport to depot yourself at no charge)
Custom examination: R110
Special attendance: R175
Crating of motorbike: R2130 (this is optional - you can crate it yourself)
Bill of entry/departure charges: R530
Bills of lading: R165
Agency fee (5.5% of disbursement): R530
Bill of lading fee: R150
Facility/finance fee 1.42%: R120
Communication: R105
Total incl crating and transport to depot: R7073
Total excl crating and transport to depot: R4277
This DOES NOT include any insurance.
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Sounds good
Hi,
We will be shipping back from Capetown next spring. Thanks for posting your research it is very helpful. Who is the company to speak to?
Cheers,
Robin
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Originally Posted by robinhelen
Hi,
We will be shipping back from Capetown next spring. Thanks for posting your research it is very helpful. Who is the company to speak to?
Cheers,
Robin
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Sturrock Shipping (Pty) Ltd
2 Long Street, Cape Town, 8001
PO Box 2745, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa
Customs Clearing, International Freight Forwarding, Logistics Services & Ships Agents - Sturrock Shipping
Speak to John Sturrock
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how long does the shipping take and can you travel on the boat with the bike? Also noticed you were travelling in a car have you swapped that for a bike?
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how long does the shipping take and can you travel on the boat with the bike? Also noticed you were travelling in a car have you swapped that for a bike?
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Shipping will be in a container, so no, you can't travel with it. Not sure about the timeframe - would imagine it will take 2-3 weeks and then custom clearance.
Yes, swapping for a bike - still have the Cruiser, but time to get on the bike again. Main reason for travelling in a 4wd was because we travelled in winter through pamir, Russia etc.
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some of the cargo ships out of Tilbury have limited cabin space for passengers which is why I asked.
trying to find out which lines have this but its hard work to find out who.
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